In spite of opposition from the rich and influential,can Felicity Gabriel establish a home for children orphaned by the Civil War and heal two wounded hearts?

Christmas is for Families…And Felicity Gabriel intends to build a family right away! When sheinherits a mansion, she decides to turn it into a home for orphans.But her first charges test her resolve. One child is a thief,suspicious of her kindness. The other is the local judge's traumatizeddaughter. Broken by war, Judge Tyrone Hawkins is devastated when hislittle girl runs from him to Felicity. But Felicity's courage despitethe town's scorn for her orphanage and her caring way with hisdaughter restore his lost faith. Now he wonders if they all can findthe family they seek…just in time for Christmas.ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Lyn and her husband her real life hero are becoming in-laws as their son marries his true love in fall 2009. Lyn loves her future daughter in law and is looking forward to this new adventure. She and her husband still live on the lake in the northwoods where they watch a bald eagle and its younger eagle soar and swoop overhead throughout the year. And she wishes the best to all her readers. You may email Lyn at l.cote@juno.com or write her at P O Box 864, Woodruff WI 54548. And drop by her blog www.strongwomenbravestories.blogspot.com and read stories of strong women in real life and true to life fiction. "Every woman has a story. Share yours."

TO WIN BOOKS:To win books by Lyn Cote and more!There are 4 ways to win books which include Lyn’s.1-Enter the quarterly drawing at http://www.loveinspiredauthors.com 2-Drop by Lyn’s blog http://www.StrongWomenBraveStories.blogspot.com in MEGA MAY. A large basket of goodies and autographed books will be given away in a drawing from the names of those who send in stories about brave women in their families (including their own) or a friend which I will post as a blog; also those who post a comment this coming May. 3- Drop by my website http://www.LynCote.net and click Meet Lyn Page and scroll to the bottom to join the ChapterAWeek Club. Several times a year, this group gives away a prize of 10 lbs. of autographed books by notable Christian Authors, including Lyn.4-Join www.goodreads.com and then click on Explore and then Books, there you will find scores of book giveaway drawings which you can sign up for. I give 1-2 copies of each of my new books here.